Look aside phrase
To turn one's head or eyes in a different direction to avoid facing or looking at someone or something.
I looked aside as the couple started kissing in front of me.
When I walked past my ex, she looked aside, pretending not to see me.
She kept looking aside while I was trying to talk to her.
The verb "look" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.